Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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